Tom Dunlop
Tom has spent the last 13 years working in the defence industry, specifically military and commercial shipbuilding. His work has taken him around Europe and the Far East, he is currently based in Scotland.
How many soldiers are in each British Army regiment?
Here's how many trained regular soldiers there are in each of the British Army’s regiments and corps.
British military effort to assist the NHS COVID-19 response detailed
Since the 18th of March 2020, the Ministry of Defence has responded to over 440 COVID-19 related Military Aid to Civilian Authority (MACA) requests around the UK.
New British military air traffic control system being rolled out
The new system has been installed at RAF Shawbury (before rolling out to 60 other military sites around the world) under a £1.5-billion contract placed by DE&S.
NATO warships join Greek maritime exercise
Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2 participated in the Exercise Niriis 21.
France takes the lead NATO high readiness force
The Very High Readiness Joint Task Force is the highest-readiness element of NATO’s 40,000-strong response force.
Black Hawk helicopters offered to UK as Puma replacement
Sikorsky is reportedly pitching Polish-built Black Hawk helicopters for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter programme.
Swiss Air Force training over England
The Swiss Air Force is conducting air exercises at RAF Leeming to enable the country’s F-18 Hornet pilots to achieve important day and night-flying skills.
Royal Navy escorting 200 ships a month through Middle East
More than 200 ships a month, some carrying oil, gas, cars, food and consumer goods, have been escorted through Middle Eastern hotspots.
Britain and Qatar unveil new Joint Hawk jet squadron
The new squadron will deliver training to British and Qatari pilots.
British aircraft carrier hosts senior NATO officials
HMS Queen Elizabeth has welcomed 30 NATO ambassadors on board.
